Module EFPM269 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM269: Developing Language Teachers
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
8 weekly sessions of two hours each:
Weeks 1-2: A critical discussion of the aims of teacher education. An overview of approaches to teacher education.
Weeks 3-4: An introduction to the concept of reflective practitioner and its implications for professional development.
Week 5-6: An overview of tasks and activities for teacher education/development.
Week 7: A critical discussion of how practicing teachers can be evaluated and supported.
Week 8: Effecting and managing teacher development in different sociocultural context.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 120 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Other Learning Resources
Tutors will provide a detailed bibliography for the various topics covered.
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Bailey, K., Curtis, A. and Nunan, D. (2001) Pursuing Professional Development. Newbury House
Bolton, G. (2011) Reflective Practice (3rd edition). Sage.
Brandt, C. (2006) Allowing for practice: a critical issue in TESOL teacher preparation. ELTJ 60/4, pp.355-364
Burns, A. And Richards, J. (2009) The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Teacher Education. Cambridge University Press.
Farrell, T. S. C. (2007) Reflective Language Teaching. Continuum.
Richards, J. and Farrell, T. (2011) Practice Teaching: A Reflective Approach. Cambridge.
Wright, T. and Bolitho, R. (2007) Trainer Development. Lulu.com
Malderez, A. and Wedell, M. (2007) Teaching Teachers: Processes and Practices. Continuum.
